How I Lost the Only Election That Mattered

A few years ago, OCDO had an election. It was to name that little dancing monkey emoticon.

Didn't know the little monkey actually had a name, did you?

Here's how it happened, and the sad tale of my short, spectacular political trajectory.


Some bright bulb decided the monkey needed a name.

After a few days of soul-searching and careful thought, several names were tendered.

After some caucusing, it seemed to come down to two candidates.

BobCav was the campaign manager for Primer.

And, I solemnly accepted the duties of campaign manager for Whiggy.

Now, Primer was a good name, but, I thought it lacked strength, dignity, and a sense of freedom.

Clearly, to me, Whiggy was a much better name. It carried the freedom-loving connotations of the old Whig Party like a warm family tradition. And, had just the right amount of whimsy to go with his happy little dance.

BobCav campaigned, campaigned, campaigned for Primer.

I campaigned, campaigned, campaigned for Whiggy.

But, it was not to be.

Election day came, ballots were balloted, polls were polled.

And Primer won.
This emoticon was the entirety of my concession speech: :cuss:

So, now you know. The most important election of my life, and I lost.

And, now you know the monkey's name.

Should have asked for a recount .... don't worry, I have ran for public offices before ... never won....